2018 ASHA CONVENTION PROGRAM BOOK • 15 REGISTRATION Registration The Annual Convention provides ASHA members and related professionals with the opportunity to attend sessions to obtain continuing education credit, hear about the latest research, and learn about practical solutions to issues encountered in clinical practice. YOUR FULL CONVENTION REGISTRATION INCLUDES • Access to the strongest educational program for audiologists and speech-language pathologists (SLPs), including more than 3,200 ASHA CEU-qualified sessions (all 1- or 2-hour Oral Seminars, Hands-on/Demo Labs, Technical Sessions, Poster/ePoster Sessions, and Master Classes) • Admission to the Exhibit Hall, Career Fair, and Graduate School Fair • Access to the Opening General Session and the Awards Ceremony • Participation in social events, such as the Welcome Reception TICKETS ARE REQUIRED FOR THE FOLLOWING (ADDITIONAL FEES MAY APPLY) • Short Courses • Master Classes • Boxed lunches • ASHFoundation Fundraiser Reception and PAC Reception • Guest registration (Exhibit Hall access only) • Closing Party You may purchase tickets on site, as available, at the Registration counter. Receipts and Certificates of Completion All attendees who register will receive a receipt/ confirmation via e-mail upon completion of the registration and payment process. Certificates of completion are available to all attendees. You must complete the online CEU/attendance reporting process by December 1, 2018, to retrieve your certificate. Once you have completed this process, you will be able to print your certificate. Badge Reprinting/ Replacement Policy There will be a $10 fee to reprint any badge that has already been issued. You must visit Registration for a new badge. Bar Codes The bar code printed on your badge contains the contact information you provided when registering for the Convention. It allows you to easily share your information with exhibitors with a quick scan using their lead retrieval system. Badges and Ribbons Your badge is your passport to the ASHA Convention. Name badges are issued to all registered attendees, regardless of registration type, and must be worn at all times to gain entrance to sessions, events, and all areas of the Convention. One-day registrant badges are prominently printed with the selected day of attendance. Exhibit Hall–only passes indicate limited Convention access. Guests must wear their badges. Badges are color coded to indicate attendee type, staff, or registration type (1-day or Exhibit Hall–only). Special ribbons are located in the ASHA Member Services Center. ALSO IN THE REGISTRATION AREA • Speaker Ready Room • Concierge Learning Center • Program Planner Stations • ASHA Member Services Center • Empowerment Zone Wednesday, November 14 12:00 noon – 6:00 p.m. Thursday, November 15 6:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Friday, November 16 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday, November 17 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. CC, HALL A